People watching
While sitting on the Strand in Galveston last weekend, Bill and I watched a mighty load of interesting folks while enjoying a couple of beers.
In the course of an afternoon, we watched a woman stand up from her meal and start whacking her male companion repeatedly over the head and across the face. Spanish obscenities flew and the woman left in a huge huff. A few minutes later she drove by, rolled the window down, and I almost flew to the ground to avoid the flying machine gun fire I was certain was going to errupt. Instead she yelled something in Spanish, flipped her ex-companion off, then drove away. Bill was laughing and cracking these one liners that had me rolling.
Shortly after that, a guy in baggy plaid pants, herrachi sandals, long, long curly hair and a Reggae sweater hat walked up to the front of the Emporium smoking what appeared to be a joint. He took his time, inhaling deeply while chatting on a cell phone. Bill and I just looked at each other smiling, enjoying the lack of inhibition. I grabbed my camera and took off the lens cap and nodded toward the dude, and Bill shook his head and mouthed “No way!” So, I regret to inform you that I have no pictures.
I love people watching with my husband. He has always had this amazing curiosity about people. The more unusual they are, the more intrigued he is. I can’t really say that I am watching the others. More that I am watching Bill watch them. Get a couple of beers in the man, and it is like living in a climate that the air is 78, the water is 78, and the humidity is zero. It is so pleasant it is nauseating.
Sometime, in the next few weeks, Bill and I are taking a much needed hiatus for a few days. We will be heading to our home town, alone. It will be the first time in 4 full years that we have spent the night away without any kids. It has been more than 7 since we have spent several days away together.
We plan to do some shopping, catching up on some sleep, and relaxing with old friends. People watching on the Strand is a must. We are heading to that state of mind where everything is 78 degrees…..and we are praying for some surf.
Oh, I love people watching. It’s my favorite activity…lol. Sounds like you found some interesting specimens to study..
As much as I would have loved to see the picture, it’s probably best you listened to Bill. A photo never does seem to do certain things justice. People watching just might be one of them.
Two thumbs up for the adults only vacation plan. We all need to get away now and then. I feel strongly that being happy husbands and wives makes us much better parents. Enjoy your time away. 8^)